Ruda Holiday Park
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- Holiday park a short stroll from the sandy surfing beach Croyde Bay
- Surfboards and wetsuits for hire; surfing lessons available
- Tropical indoor pool, indoor/outdoor play, beach café and kids' club
Site type
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21Tourist board rating
Admission
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Dogs
- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
Safety
- Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
- Single-sex parties of three or more people under 25 are not permitted on site. All activities and swimming sessions are bookable on our app John Fowler On Park, or at reception.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Fri 6 Mar to
This site is a member of John Fowler Holidays group.
Pitch types & availability
4 
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch (no pets)
8 people maximum 
No dogs allowed Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 9.5m width × 5.5m depth (52.2m²)
Arrival daysFrom £12
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- 5
Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch (no pets)
8 people maximum No dogs allowed Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 6.5m width × 5.5m depth (35.8m²)
Arrival daysFrom £14
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Taw electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch (no pets)
8 people maximum No dogs allowed Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 5.5m width × 8.5m depth (46.8m²)
Arrival daysFrom £15
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Electric grass touring pitch (no pets)
8 people maximum No dogs allowed Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 9.5m width × 5.5m depth (52.2m²)
Arrival daysFrom £17
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Croyde Burrows electric grass touring pitch
8 people maximum Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 5.5m width × 8.5m depth (46.8m²)
Arrival daysFrom £19
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Reviews
84% would recommend this site to a friend
81% would stay here again
What customers say
This campsite boasts an excellent location, just a short walk from the beach, and offers friendly, helpful staff. Visitors frequently praise the proximity to the sea and the availability of on-site amenities. While many find the facilities clean, some reviews mention they are dated and could benefit from modernisation. The site is popular for its family-friendly atmosphere and activities, though occasional noise and overcrowding are noted.
Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews.
Last updated 11/08/2026
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Ok if you don’t mind filthy facilities.
Croyde Burrows electric grass touring pitch
Liked Close to the beach
Disliked Disgusting shower block. Filthy toilets full of used sanitary towels, overflowing with rubbish, didn’t flush properly and damaged toilet seats. Showers were utterly disgusting and stank. Sandy, dirty, smelly. Mould on the ceiling. It’s a disgrace that they charge what they do and only get away with it because it’s so close to the beach. Despite arriving well before 6pm both receptions were closed. Had to find security to check in to our pitch.
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Liked How close it was to…
Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch (no pets)
Liked Liked How close it was to the beach and handy shops on site.
Disliked We were told to stay 3 meters away from other tents staff told us where to place our tent they stood by us and told us where we had to lay our groundsheet which limited what we could have even though we paid for extra gazebo. Thankfully people one side of us said we could use some of their space they didn’t need. Day 2 other side of us people left new people came and pitched their tent 24 inches from our tent nothing was said to them and they kept us up most of night and early morning as we could hear everything being said and done like they were inside our tent. Kids constantly hitting our car with footballs, No privacy, everyone squeezed in like sardines so we left a day early as too stressful. Sadly wouldn’t go back.
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Perfect campsite for access to the beach and spotless facilities.
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Anonymous Taw electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch (no pets)
Liked Huge pitches, not on top of each other. Fun family holiday with plenty to do.
Disliked Nothing to dislike
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Lovely location, but for the price it was quite badly kept
Anonymous Croyde Burrows electric grass touring pitch
Liked It was so close to the beach
The girls at the craft hub , very fun
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Loved the location. Beach was a…
Non-electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch (no pets)
Liked Loved the location. Beach was a few minutes walk and it's absolutely amazing. Had a great time and I will definitely come back
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Great location but no safe distances between tents/pitches and loud!
Anonymous Electric grass tent or trailer tent pitch (no pets)
Liked Location close to the beach and baggy point for walking.
Disliked Crammed site, not even 1m between tents let alone the usual standard 6m for safety.
Tents overhanging pitches and encroaching others pitches too.
Loud music and very loud people until 3am, disruptive for everyone else on site, seemed to be nothing being done by the park staff sadly.
Disappointing as really could be a great site! Safety wise in the current climate though high fire risk site!
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Great place
Croyde Burrows electric grass touring pitch
Liked Location
Disliked Shower blocks, need to be redesigned for easy of washing & hanging towel (sink area)
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Location…
Croyde Burrows electric grass touring pitch
Liked Location
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Great place, stunning location…
Anonymous Croyde Burrows electric grass touring pitch
Liked Great place, stunning location
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Beautiful setting and the location couldn’t…
Croyde Burrows electric grass touring pitch
Liked Beautiful setting and the location couldn’t be any better. Minutes walk to the beach
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Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradiseUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Very large (over 200 pitches)Accessibility
Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible showerNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Seasonal pitchesLocation
Ruda Holiday Park
Croyde Bay
Croyde
Devon
England
EX33 1NP
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
51.13472°N
4.24126°W
Route directions
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croyde Bay | 0.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Good | Excellent | Good |
| Putsborough | 1.2 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Saunton Sands | 1.5 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Woolacombe Village | 2.9 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Combesgate Beach, Woolacombe | 3.3 mi | Sea | N/A | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Must see
RHS Garden Rosemoor 14 mi
National Trust
Arlington Court and the National Trust Carriage Museum 11.2 mi
Heddon Valley 14.7 mi
Lundy 18.4 mi
Watersmeet 20.1 mi
Holnicote Estate 29.8 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
Croyde – Saunton Down – Middleborough Hill – Croyde 0.8 mi
Saunton - Croyde - Putsborough - Fruit and Nut Trail 1.5 mi
SAUNTON COURT 1.9 mi
Woolacombe - Twitchen - Coombgate Valley - Woolacombe 3.1 mi
Woolacombe - Morte Point - Bull Point - Lee - Mortehoe 3.2 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Ruda Holiday Park have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
- Is Ruda Holiday Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Ruda Holiday Park? Don’t miss the chance to explore the Devonshire coastline surrounding Ruda Holiday Park. Recommendations include a walk to the headland at Baggy Point where you’ll be rewarded with outstanding views; a saunter … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Ruda Holiday Park?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 2 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Ruda Holiday Park? From £12 (for 1 night, 8 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.